ChocolateFest is a major fundraising engine for Burlington’s community groups By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The festival that helped put Burlington on the map has helped fund the community’s service clubs and organizations for more than 30 years. “ChocolateFest is the conduit to get all the small groups together […]
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Pageant put on ice
Lack of contestants cancels Miss ChocolateFest for 2017 By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief After 32 years of adding a little bit of sweetness to its namesake festival, the Miss Burlington Area ChocolateFest pageant does not appear on the schedule of events in 2017. This year’s pageant was officially cancelled […]
Village could soon decide on new Heritage District boundaries
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A final decision on the boundaries of the Village of Waterford’s historic Heritage District could come down the pike in the near future. The Village Board on May 8 discussed the district’s boundaries, which have been the subject of scrutiny this year, in part because […]
Details of possible UGHS referendum could surface this summer
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Details of Union Grove High School’s proposed facilities–related referendum could be coming down the pike in the months ahead. UGHS officials have hinted that one or more referendum questions could turn up on a ballot in one of the upcoming elections. District Administrator Al Mollerskov […]
What to do when parents don’t pay?
BASD wrestles with policy for delinquent meal payments By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief If a child’s parents neglect or refuse to pay a negative balance for school lunches, what should the district’s recourse be? Nightly robo-calls until the balance is paid? How about no frills lunches consisting of peanut […]
Local pastor, former teacher allegedly had sex with students
By Vicky Wedig Editor A former Kenosha teacher and Waterford pastor who was scheduled to appear in Racine County Circuit Court last week was instead transported to Kenosha County where he is also charged with having sex with a student. Douglas A. Richmond, 41, of Burlington, was scheduled for a […]
Pure imagination
Willy Wonka (left, played by Andrew Lovrine) congratulates Charlie Bucket (Alex Robers) on becoming the new owner of his factory during a dress rehearsal for Burlington High School’s production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” The show’s final public performance is Saturday, May 20, at 7 p.m. in the school […]
Man allegedly took photos of people in store fitting rooms
A Burlington man is charged with disorderly conduct and bail jumping for allegedly taking photos of people in the fitting rooms at Kohl’s department store, 1032 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington. In charges filed Tuesday in Racine County Circuit Court, police allege that witnesses reported seeing Andrew Fischer, 32, taking pictures of […]
Overpass removal begins
Detour signs are in place on Monday as road construction crews get busy with removing the Highway 142 overpass at the southern end of McCanna Parkway. The $4 million state-funded project will create a roundabout intersection with McCanna Parkway that will serve as a second entrance to the Burlington High […]
Scout’s vision spawns park plan
Prospective Eagle Scout looks to refresh vacant property with help from city By Jason Arndt Staff Writer When Tommy Martin saw a blighted piece of property on State Street, the Burlington High School freshman recognized the potential of the property, which was abandoned after the owner left without paying nearly […]
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